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calibrate
[kal-uh-breyt]
verb (used with object)
to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc..
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
calibrate
/ ˈkælɪˌbreɪt /
verb
to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)
calibrate
To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.
To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.
Other Word Forms
- calibration noun
- calibrator noun
- calibrater noun
- recalibrate verb (used with or without object)
- uncalibrated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of calibrate1
Example Sentences
So precise is the production process, that even the machines used to produce the devices are made and specially calibrated locally.
Except when you find other old women or men to skate with, calibrated to your speed.
"But there are more strings to his bow, and he also looks to the East in adopting a more contemplative, finely calibrated tone."
“The Fed is not on a preset path, data dependency is now more necessary than before, especially as Fed officials attempt to calibrate between conflicting goals,” he wrote.
Johnson Hall said the new approach gives the city flexibility to better calibrate funding amounts to help developers meet the fluctuating cost of projects.
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